What’s Happening This Weekend in Walworth County | Nov. 29 – Dec. 1

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! While you’re trying not to take the after turkey nap, or you’re out scoring some holiday deals, we have your weekend plans.

Santa Sightings

Santa arrives in Walworth County this weekend – and he is everywhere! Here’s a quick rundown of the Santa Sightings. Stop in to The Bottle Shop in Lake Geneva on Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and capture a photo with Santa and sip some wine. Grand Geneva and Lake Lawn Resort are having Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning. You can see the big man himself when you take the East Troy Railroad Museum’s Christmas Train that starts this weekend. Bradley’s Department Store in Delavan has scheduled a visit with him on Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. He’ll also be at The Apple Barn in Elkhorn on Saturday from noon to 3 pm. He’s back at Grand Geneva on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. Don’t forget, you can get a glimpse of him at his lake home from the deck of the Santa Cruise. Sunday offers breakfast with Santa at Timber Ridge Lodge, Grand Geneva, Crafted Americana, and The Abbey Resort.

Tree Lightings

Need some help getting into the holiday spirit? Head to downtown Delavan to the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Tower Park on Friday night at 5:30 pm. Can’t make that tree lighting? Head to the south side of Geneva Lake on Saturday at 5 pm, where Santa is Lighting Up Fontana.

Craft & Vendor Fairs

If you are looking for a different kind of shopping experience, there are just a couple of craft and vendor fairs this weekend. Check them out on Saturday at Alpine Valley Resort in East Troy, YMCA Camp MacLean in Burlington, Harbor Shores in Lake Geneva, and at Delavan Lake Store in Delavan.

 

For details on these events and more, go to www.VisitWalworthCounty.com

The Finest Snowmobile Trails in Wisconsin

Walworth County has 2800 miles of the finest trails that Southern Wisconsin has to offer. Virtually all trails are on private property and use is granted by the respective local owner. Maintenance, marking and grooming are performed by local snowmobile clubs.

Conditions – For Walworth County trail conditions, call 262-742-2664, Walworth County Snowmobile Alliance. The Snowmobile Alliance is in charge of  installing, maintaining & grooming snowmobile trails throughout the county.

Snowmobile Trail Pass – Wisconsin law requires those who use Wisconsin snowmobile trails to display either a Wisconsin registration or a Non-Resident Trail Pass (Annual). If the snowmobile is kept in Wisconsin, it must be registered in the State of Wisconsin. Non-resident Trail Passes may be purchased over the counter at authorized sales locations or by calling the Wisconsin DNR at 888-396-7436. Trail passes may also be purchased at the Walmart in Delavan.

Operators – Any person who has reached the age of 12 may operate a snowmobile. Any person born on or after January 1, 1985 is required to complete a Snowmobile Safety Certification course to operate a snowmobile on Wisconsin public trails and areas. DNR recreational safety specialists recommend that all snowmobile operators complete the safety course.

Trail Map – To receive a Walworth County Snowmobile Map, contact the Walworth County Snowmobile Alliance at 262-742-2664 or visit walworthcountysnow.com. Printed maps are also available at the Walworth County Visitors Bureau at 800-395-8687.

More Information – For more information go to http://dnr.wi.gov.

 

Check trail status here.

 

Ice Skating in Walworth County

Ice has created many magical experiences for the Lake Geneva area this winter. In January, we were fortunate enough to welcome Ice Castles to the Riveria Beach in Lake Geneva. This magical outdoor experience, no doubt, has given guests a new appreciation of the beauty and wonderment of ice.

However, nothing beats the classic winter tradition of lacing up a pair of skates and taking to the ice. Whether it’s skating arm-in-arm with a loved one or teaching your kids to skate for the first time, nothing compares to the wintry magical feeling of gliding across the ice.

Bring your own skates to any of these Walworth County rinks. Rentals are available where noted:

Delavan

Lake Lawn Resort | 2400 E. Geneva Street
Rentals available at front desk; $5 per hour

East Troy

Adjacent to the East Troy Public Library | 3094 Graydon Avenue

Elkhorn

Courthouse Square (Veterans Park) | 100 W. Walworth Avenue

Fontana

The Abbey Resort | 269 Fontana Boulevard
Rentals available at front desk; $2/pair

Reid Park | Lake Street

Lake Geneva

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa | 7036 Grand Geneva Way
Rentals available at the ski shop; $10/pair

Flat Iron Park | 201 Wrigley Drive
Rentals available through Clear Water Outdoor;  Free for used, $5 for new

The Ridge Hotel | W4240 Hwy. 50
Rentals available at front desk; $8/pair

Walworth

Rotary Park | Casey Lane

 

For more winter activities check out our “Winter Fun” section in Things to Do at VisitWalworthCounty.com